Supply Chain Manager, IPS

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS Infrastructure Services Supply Chain (AIS-SC) team is searching for a bright and ambitious individual to join our team as a Supply Chain Manager (SCM). The role is a member of the AIS-SC InfraOps Planning & Sourcing (IPS) team and will be responsible for planning and replenishing spare parts inventory required for break-fix at the Data Centers. This will include managing Inventory levels including procurement and re-balancing inventory, implementing and re-engineering processes/best practices to deliver availability and inventory targets.
This position will conduct spares inventory planning and determine procurement requirements and will interface with vendors and other key members of AIS-SC and AWS Infrastructure Services to ensure supply chain continuity. The SCM is the primary contact with Logistic, Data Center Operations and Engineering teams for all inventory management related activity to achieve both delivery service excellence and maximize supply chain efficiency to our internal partners. This key role will ensure effective interaction with AIS-SC, Hardware Engineering and Network teams for spare parts requirements & supply.

Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and Replenishing Server and Networking spares requirement at the Data Centers for US using IPS Planning tools
- Addressing day to day tactical and strategic supply chain issues and working with the respective teams to take necessary actions
- Engage with Data Center Operations, Internal Logistics, Vendors and other Internal stakeholders to fulfill the spares requirement at the Data Centers
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, and has strong attention to detail. You must be able to work independently and generate high-quality work products in an ambiguous environment. Operating in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment you will be required to work autonomously taking full control and responsibility for achieving business objectives.


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